A flood alert has been issued for parts of Oxfordshire today. 

According to the Gov website, there is the potential for flooding due to the rising river levels of the River Thame, upstream of Stadhampton.

The alert says the river levels are rising slowly in Stadhampton and Dorchester as the peak moves downstream with levels falling around Thame.

Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today but no further rainfall is forecast this evening, overnight or tomorrow.

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While it is unlikely to cause any serious property damage, the river levels still pose a high flood risk.

Residents are encouraged to remain alert of their local surroundings and stay safe.

The Environment Agency is continuing to monitor the situation and will update the alert this evening or as the situation develops.

Floodline is also open for advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via telephone: 0345 988 1188 and textphone: 0345 602 6340. 

Oxfordshire flood alert areas 

  • River Thame from Marsworth to Dorchester
  • Long Marston
  • Rowsham
  • North Aylesbury
  • Cuddington
  • Thame
  • Shabbington
  • Ickford
  • Waterperry
  • Cuddesdon
  • Wheatley
  • Quarrendon
  • Drayton St Leonard
  • Overy
  • The Chalgrove Brook at Chalgrove and Stadhampton